"My goal was always to let Houston know this is a great City park...When you combine the energy of the skaters with the view of our skyline there are no major U.S. City parks like it in the nation. ... Skatestock is ART in Motion in every since of the word." - Organizer, Barry Blumenthal Read More »
"God wants nothing to do with this record." - Steven Garcia Read More »
Something Fierce (l to r) Andrew Keith, Niki Sevven, and Steven Garcia (Photo uncredited) The last album by Something Fierce, There Are No Answers, was a bulletproof 12-pack of pop-punk perfection. Finally, after roughly two years, the band celebrates the release of their follow-up, Don’t be So Cruel, this Friday at Mangos. Most bands who have honed their sound as well as Something Fierce has, would be happy to simply give you more of the same with maybe a few tweaks or refinement to the sound but Steven Garcia, Niki Sevven, and Andrew Keith didn’t take that route with this record. Instead, the band chose to ... Read More »
Photo S. Garcia Something Fierce has been one of Houston’s most prized exports with their mix of punk energy, catchy melodies, and an undying DIY ethos. Their newest album – “There Are No Answers” – easily surpasses their debut album with songs so sharply written that they will run you through like a katana with Toshiro Mifune at the other end. We loved the new album so much that we immediately poked and prodded Niki Seven and Steven Garcia with questions as they prepared for their upcoming tour and here is what they had to say: On the new album ... Read More »
We just saw this on Hands Up Houston this morning and thought we’d share in case you missed it. Something Fierce’s songwriting and performance skills have put them at the top of the pop-punk heap. If you’ve missed their 7″ Modern Girl and Teenage Ruins earlier in the past year then you missed out on some of the best waxy goodness to rise out of the Bayou. Luckily you poor turntable-less folks won’t miss out too much longer as it seems those singles will be part of the new full length. So enjoy, we’ll be back to reviewing live shows ... Read More »
I hope you guys had as much fun as I had this Saturday. I sure had a blast listening to great music, running into just about everyone I know, and it’s nice to see Westheimer with some hustle and bustle on its sidewalks. Some highlights? OK! The Wild Moccasins played a great show outside Mango’s on a rickety stage that seemed to be on the verge of collapse from all the hopping and general Moccasins shenanigans. The added amusement for me was watching as my very serious and artistically minded six-year-old tried in futility to find a spot on stage ... Read More »
Houston has a new message board HoustonPunk.com (Link) To get your attention they are offering Something Fierce’s Modern Girl EP as a Free Download! Now get to downloading and, dig it, here is the video for the title track: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo73GtJf_CI] Read More »
The Punk rock Starbucks show this afternoon was a hoot even if it was short. Yeah, you loser, I know you missed it so I posted a few pictures for you. But don’t take my word for it, check out my little video at the bottom with bonus six-year-old commentary: Be My Doppelganger Dude, is that a Starbucks across the street? A beautiful day and good music. What could possibly go wrong? Something Fierce Cheese it! It’s the cops! The Man makes his move!Niki “Dude! We’re so gonna get shut down!” And now the video: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNwYzGfY3xk] More pics at my ... Read More »
